PPLD Update:

Old Colorado City Library will be closed on Sat., May 25 for Territory Days.  The elibrary and other online services and resources will still be available.

PPLD Update:

All Pikes Peak Library District locations will be closed Mon., May 27 in observance of Memorial Day.  The elibrary and other online services and resources will still be available.

Upcoming Events

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Movie Matinee

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Columbine B
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Event Details:

Come join us for our monthly Movie Matinee! Drinks and refreshments will be provided.

Library 21c Makerspaces opening at 2pm

All Day
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make (Clean Maker Space)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family
Event Type: Creative Services Programs, Makerspace
Event Details:

The Makerspaces at Library 21c will open at 2pm due to a class.

CNC Badging

10:00am - 1:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Make II (Messy Maker Space)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Live Indoor, Makerspace, Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Kick off your creativity with our CNC Router! PPLD's ShopBot Desktop CNC is a computer-controlled mill, router, and drill all in one that lets you make your own projects with wood or acrylic.

18th Annual Mountain of Authors featuring Keynote Speaker Adrian Miller

12:00pm - 4:30pm
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Venue
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Family
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Author, Community Public, Live Indoor, Local Author, Senior Library Programs
Event Details:

Join us for the 2024 Mountain of Authors program at the Venue in Library 21c!  Mountain of Authors (MOA) is an annual community program that provides an opportunity for the public and local authors to network, listen to notable authors,

Ice Cream Social sponsored by Culver's

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Fountain Library
Room: Fountain Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, All
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Community Public, Senior Library Programs
Event Details:

You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream!

Intro to Soldering: Make Your Own Light-Up Necklace

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Makerspace
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Creative Services Programs, Intergenerational Library Programs, Live Indoor, Makerspace, S.T.E.A.M., Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

The purpose of this class is to teach basic soldering. At the end of the class, you will have a finished light-up necklace using a circuit board with LEDs.

Community Resources open hours

9:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Age Group: Adults, All
Event Type: Community Resources
Event Details:

Come speak with a Community Resources Specialist to receive resources or information you are in need of in El Paso County.

Easy Yarn Art

10:30am - 12:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Class, Live Indoor, Senior Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Create a cardboard template of a word or shape and then wrap it in colorful yarn to create a bold art statement.

Beginning and Intermediate Yoga

11:30am - 12:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Yoga class for beginners and intermediate level pract

Community Resources open hours

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Age Group: Adults, All
Event Type: Community Resources
Event Details:

Come speak with a Community Resources Specialist to receive resources or information you are in need of in El Paso County.

German Conversation Group

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Foreign Language
Event Details:

A lively conversation group for intermediate and advanced German speakers. 

Northstar Computer Series: Lab

9:00am - 11:00am
Registration
Library Branch: Penrose Library
Room: Penrose Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Northstar computer lab.

Senior Chats

10:30am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Live Indoor, Senior Library Programs
Event Details:

This informal gathering for seniors offers information sharing, networking, and discussions. All are welcome! No registration required.

Financial Basics

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Rockrimmon Library
Room: Rockrimmon Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Business, Consumer/Finance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

You’ve got goals, and this version of financial planning is designed to help you get there. That’s because your plan starts with you: your life, your family, your priorities (right now and down the road).

Silver Key Extension

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Calhan Library
Room: Calhan Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Community Public
Event Details:

Silver Key Service Extension (Grab N' Go Meals Calhan) provides delicious and nutritious meals to eligible diners, promoting good health.  

Silver Key Service Extension

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: High Prairie Library
Room: High Prairie Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Community Public
Event Details:

Silver Key Service Extension (Grab N' Go Meals Falcon/High Prairie) provides delicious and nutritious meals to eligible diners, promoting good health.  

Socrates Cafe

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Monument Library
Room: Monument Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Live Indoor
Event Details:

This adult group discusses all kinds of subjects such as philosophy, religions, politics, morality, and the common threads among humanity. All are welcome to attend this well-moderated and thought-provoking group.

Speak English Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Room: Cheyenne Marlene Rook Memorial Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Education Programs, Adult Library Programs
Event Details:

Speak English groups are fun English language conversation groups for adults with intermediate and advanced English skills.

Each group meets once a week for two hours to practice English.

Easy Yarn Art

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Ruth Holley Library
Room: Ruth Holley Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Create a cardboard template of a word or shape and then wrap it in colorful yarn to create a bold art statement.

Device Drop-In Help

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: East Library
Room: East F1
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Computer Classes, Senior Library Programs
Event Details:

Need help with your laptop, smartphone, or tablet?  Stop by our Device Drop-In during this time to see if we can help! 

Community Resources open hours

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Branch: Cheyenne Mountain Library
Age Group: Adults, All
Event Type: Community Resources
Event Details:

Come speak with a Community Resources Specialist to receive resources or information you are in need of in El Paso County.

Evening Yoga

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Library 21c
Room: Library 21c: Western Window Bay
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Live Indoor, Senior Library Programs, Teen Library Programs
Event Details:

Weekly Vinyassa Flow/Power Vinyassa yoga class led by yoga instrutor Megan Conway. This yoga program is for all experience levels.

Path to Citizenship Study Group

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Sand Creek Library
Room: Sand Creek Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Adult Education Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Path to Citizenship is a volunteer led study group to help students prepare for the citizenship test and interview.

Ancestry Basics (virtual genealogy class)

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Type: Adult Library Programs, Genealogy Library Programs, History Library Programs, Senior Library Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 99
Event Details:

Ancestry Library Edition is a great place to get started with your genealogical research!